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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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